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Headliner
This is a music podcast which explores the creative process. We chat to artists of all levels, from aspiring and emerging talent to international stars, to find more about how they make their music. Check us out on Insta @emergingheadliner, FB and Twitter @headlinerhub and hashtag #headlinerradio
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Feb 19, 2021 • 55min
The Mix Room E11: She Knows Tech
Jasmine Kok, founder of She Knows Tech (SKT), and the organisation’s social media manager and strategist, Lisa Murray explain the important work SKT are doing to channel waves of trained women into technical roles in the music industry. They explain how official partner Genelec is proud to get behind their initiative, the barriers for women in the industry, and what to expect from their upcoming SKT Summit, starting on March 5.

Feb 18, 2021 • 33min
Headliner USA E42: MAX | Blueberry Eyes
Last year was a big year for MAX, professionally and personally – he welcomed his daughter into the world and released Colour Vision. He explains why he took more risks on Colour Vision, opens up about his relationship with SUGA of BTS (who features on recent single, Blueberry Eyes), and reveals the fun that went on behind the scenes of the song’s music video.

Feb 17, 2021 • 1h 14min
Designated Driver E6: Aziz Ibrahim
Although best known for his work as guitarist with Simply Red and The Stone Roses, for guitarist and composer Aziz Ibrahim, some of his proudest work is using his solo work to detail his family’s journey from Pakistan to Manchester and supporting various music education initiatives. Ibrahim delves into what ‘the Asian blues’ means to him, being recognised by the Queen for his contributions to Great Britain’s economy, culture and the music industry, and why Celestion has always been a part of his sound.

Feb 17, 2021 • 1h 5min
Headliner USA E41: Nathan Halpern | Lone Rider
Having provided the original music for not one but two films on Barack Obama's end of year film list for 2018, New York- based composer Nathan Halpern has bolstered his career with more music for the Haley Bennett-starring Swallow. We spoke to this exciting composer about his huge indie-film career thus far.

Feb 16, 2021 • 32min
Emerging Headliner E25: Chinchilla
Urban pop artist CHINCHILLA has been making waves in the music industry over the last couple of years. Never one to shy away from the weird and wonderful side of things, she currently finds herself in a productive phase after a rollercoaster start to her career, and explains the thinking behind her timely single, The Lockdown Getdown.

Feb 15, 2021 • 40min
In The Box E3: Mira Calix
Award-winning composer, producer, DJ and artist Mira Calix has a long and varied history of work in film, theatre and much more. We recently caught up about her early electronic days, the public art installation projects that have been keeping her busy, and why she’s always turned to Steinberg software for her music production needs.

Feb 12, 2021 • 25min
Aspiring Headliner USA E10: Abigail Ory
Abigail Ory is a Boston-based singer-songwriter who is determined to make music her own way. With her debut EP, Don't Mind Me, she set out to create her truest interpretation of what was going on inside her head, and in doing so, made something unlike anything she’d ever heard before. Describing her music as “weird pop” Abigail reveals the inspiration behind her new material, which has resulted in a unique collection of charming songs.

Feb 12, 2021 • 14min
E92: Nathan Evans | The Wellerman
After kickstarting the sea shanty phenomenon that has swept the globe, Nathan Evans has released his debut track, Wellerman, and Wellerman 220 Kid & Billen Ted Remix. He reflects on the whirlwind of going viral on TikTok, quitting his job as a postman, adjusting to the sudden success, and reveals his upcoming music plans.

Feb 11, 2021 • 24min
The Big Listen E1: Charles Wilson
Super talented musician and artist Charles Wilson III, aka BLK BOK, has definitely done his rounds on the live circuit over the years, supporting some huge artists as a musical director and keyboardist. Here he reveals why 2020 was such an incredible year for him creatively, how he wrote his new classical piano album in just 120 days, and why his JH Audio in-ear monitors are his everything.

Feb 10, 2021 • 40min
Female Focus E6: CC Clarke
CC Clarke is the definition of a modern-day star. Recently named as the most influential online beauty influencer by The Sunday Times, she explains how she has organically grown her Instagram following to over 2 Million, and how it’s enabled her to become a business owner and beauty entrepreneur that makes her own rules. CC opens up about becoming a mother, and reveals that music has always been her true passion – delving into the meaning behind her brand new single, Boys Do Cry.


